Posts Tagged ‘Norwegian Forest Cat’

Stick Season Begins

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

We’ve had a wonderful autumn here at the Blue Horse.  It’s been a busy one, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer group of guests.  Many thanks to everyone who stayed with us during this foliage season – it was truly our pleasure to meet you (or see you again!), and we hope that your travels will bring you back our way.

Today is the first quiet day we’ve had in a long time.  Though I love making armies of gruyere biscuits and towers of cornmeal pancakes, this morning my breakfast preparations were limited to microwaving a bowl of Grape Nuts (delicious with a dab of honey – try it!) and while sorting through the mementos of Snowtober.

Luckily, I was able to take a stroll through Pierre’s gardens last week, little thinking it would be my final snow-free visit.

Though we didn’t don Halloween costumes this year, we were able to have fun with the Snor’s sartorial statements.  Here he is as a jester:

And here he is as Monkey:

And here’s Monkey in a gender-bending ensemble:

Snorri also found a new girlfriend this October.  Her name is Daisy. She’s not so sure about Snorri’s romantical overtures.

But who wouldn’t want kisses from this handsome devil?

We’ve enjoyed our surprise snowfall.

While it’s a smidgen on the early side, I’m pretty much a snow enthusiast until mid-February.  And P.S. – some of the runs on Killington are OPEN!!!

Snow on pumpkins!  Festive!

And, just so I won’t succumb to BHI breakfast withdrawal, here’s a shot of yesterday morning’s dessert breakfast – cardamom french toast with gingered Grand Marnier apples and maple whipped cream.  Enjoy!

How tweet it is.

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

If you don’t yet follow us on twitter, you may be wondering about the recent happenings at the Blue Horse.

For instance, you may be curious about how much butter we’ve used this week.

Answer: Over twelve pounds, my friends.  Wowza.

And you may be wondering what Ben and Snorri are doing.

Answer: They’re being lazy.  Incurably, predictably, cutely lazy.

Or perhaps you really need to know about our egg consumption.

Answer: The chickens are exhausted.

Mostly, though, I’m sure you want to know about the foliage.

Answer: It’s gorgeous.

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Team Glenfiddich

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Last Friday, Ben and I attended a fundraiser for Zack’s Place, Woodstock’s community enrichment center.  The theme of the evening was “Highland Games.”

We competed in the games with our friends, Mark Knott and Rachel Hochman; together, we were Team Glenfiddich. Here are a few shots of Mark and Rachel during the first event, trying to wrangle a note from a set of bagpipes.

Avid swimmers, we knew that Mark and Rachel would be able to work some bagpipes.  But try as they might, nary a noise could be piped from those bags.  The judges ruled the bagpipes defunct and awarded us full points for effort. Go Team!

Then it was on to the Wellie toss.

Points were awarded for distance and placement, and the men of Team Glenfiddich did us proud.

Then it was on to the infamous Dress-in-a-Kilt-and-Play-Speed-Croquet event.

In his enthusiasm, Ben tied his belt in an impossible knot, but no points were docked for the breach of dress etiquette.

The men gave another strong performance on the golfing event, while Rachel and I kept the team spirit (and juggled four highballs of scotch – thank you, Dennis).

Though Team Glenfiddich performed well on all major events, Ladder Ball was where our team really shone.

And so Team Glenfiddich took first place at the Scottish Highland games. Well done, Team.

Afterwards, we celebrated at the Tupelo with Jay Nash and Garrison Star.  They put on a fine, fine show, and it was the perfect way to end an excellent day. Thanks, y’all.

In other news, someone turned two last Sunday.

He has appreciated all the good wishes but is really looking forward to the gifts of catnip and jerky that are sure to arrive shortly.

The animals are all right.

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Monkey got a haircut.

Très chic! Monkey loves her new ‘do – her fur is out of her eyes, and she doesn’t have to worry about food getting stuck in her beard. She also loves the skirt steak at Melaza.

Snorri did not get a haircut, but he has had several hairballs.

His current favorite spot is at the top of the closet. He can make it up there in two bounds, except for when he misses the top of the highboy.  Nothing is more pitiful than a cat trying to pretend his fall was intentional.

With the animals content, we humans can enjoy the benefits of a 78-degree pool.  Particularly lovely on a cool Vermont evening.

It’s getting hot in here…

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend at the Blue Horse Inn.  Guests played tennis, rode bikes, lounged poolside, got married, and got engaged! What can we say? All sorts of good things happen at the Blue Horse.

After three rainy weeks of spring, it appears that summer is truly upon us, and the weather is sunny and warm.  This has been good for the peonies, but bad for the lilacs.  Good for the pool-goers, but bad for the Snor.

Snorri has a lot of fur to deal with and does not fancy air conditioners and fans; he’s more old fashioned than that. One of his favorite ways to cope with the heat is to cover up in a damp pool towel.

Before you worry too much, let me assure you that the Snor also has a strong sense of his own cuteness.

And make no mistake, The Snorracle is workin’ it.

With that, I’m off to trim the lilacs and make Snorracles some chicken popsicles.  Here’s to a nice, long summer of good things and great ways to stay cool.

Habitual Poses

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

So, I’m beginning to think these two are a bit on the lazy side…

Lucky for them, they’re pretty cute.